M2S010T-VF256I

Soc System On Chip Overview

The M2S010T-VF256I is a SmartFusion 2 System-on-Chip FPGA manufactured by Microchip Technology. It integrates an ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller subsystem with a 12,084 Logic Element (LE) FPGA fabric. The device operates within a core supply voltage range of 1.14 V to 1.26 V and supports industrial temperature grades from -40 °C to +100 °C. Key specifications include 256 kB of program memory, 64 kB of data RAM, and a maximum clock frequency of 166 MHz. It utilizes a 256-pin VF256 package for surface-mount installation.

Soc System On Chip Feature Summary

• Integrates ARM Cortex-M3 processor with 12,084 LEs
• Industrial temperature grade (-40 °C to +100 °C)
• Core supply voltage: 1.14 V to 1.26 V
• 256 kB Program Memory and 64 kB Data RAM

Soc System On Chip Applications

• Industrial control systems requiring real-time processing
• Secure embedded applications utilizing flash-based FPGA technology
• Low-power IoT gateways and edge devices

Soc System On Chip Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'V' indicates the commercial or industrial temperature grade as defined in the datasheet's operating conditions table. Confirm the 'I' suffix corresponds to the required industrial temperature range (-40 °C to +100 °C). Ensure the 256-pin VF256 package matches the PCB footprint requirements. Check for moisture sensitivity level (MSL) handling instructions if the component has been exposed to ambient conditions.

Soc System On Chip Selection Notes

Select this model when both hard processor system capabilities and reconfigurable logic are required in a single chip. The 12K LE density is suitable for moderate complexity designs. Compare against the IGLOO 2 family if only FPGA fabric is needed without the integrated MSS. Ensure the design accounts for the 1.2 V core voltage and appropriate I/O bank voltages (1.2 V to 3.3 V) for peripheral interfacing.

Soc System On Chip Part Context

This part belongs to the SmartFusion 2 family, which combines low-power flash FPGA technology with a hardened ARM Cortex-M3 subsystem. It differs from the IGLOO 2 series by including the Microcontroller Subsystem (MSS) with peripherals like Ethernet, USB, and CAN. The '010' designation indicates the 12K LE density tier within the product line.

Soc System On Chip Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements within the same package and density are limited to other SmartFusion 2 variants with identical thermal and electrical characteristics. Verify compatibility with existing firmware due to potential differences in MSS configuration options between sub-variants.